Though there is no magic, this book reads like a fantasy novel, which means I felt right at home in it, and really enjoyed it. I also enjoyed the setting, and many of the characters. The plot fell together perfectly, but..a little too quickly. I'm not one to turn down a storybook ending-- it IS a storybook, after all. But I do wish it had been brought together such that the pieces click together slowly, instead of all at once. The villagers go from wanting to kill Chaya to supporting her goals in 2 seconds of monologue! Still, I really enjoyed this book and look forward to more from Farook.

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